FOOD STUFF
••• Dart Coffee Co. is expanding to Summerland.
••• Change of plans for the former L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele space.
••• Aegean is now accepting reservations.
••• The seating at Little Mountain.
••• ‘Tis the season for hot mulled wine.
••• More on Bistro Amasa.
••• Holiday pop-up of Meghan Markle’s line of jams, teas, etc.
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HOT PROPERTY
Oprah Winfrey sold off a piece of the Promised Land. Last week’s sales also include a house in Carpinteria’s Casa Blanca community; the Japanese farmhouse in Montecito; Eucalyptus Hill home for $2 million off the initial asking price; midcentury spec reno; San Roque traditional; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• David Byrne to play the Santa Barbara Bowl.
••• Photographer opening a gallery on Santa Claus Lane (above).
••• Holiday market with wares made by kids.
••• Lotusland’s removal of 30 eucalyptus trees.
••• La Cumbre Country Club update.
••• The answer to “Where in Santa Barbara…?” stumper.
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FAVORITE THINGS
The 2025 Shop-Local Gift Guide, Part 4: Upstairs at Pierre Lafond, Tecolote Book Shop, Eider Studio, Heritage Goods & Supply, Emily Joubert, and Cheese Shop Santa Barbara. Stuff those stockings with something good—and local!
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